FORMat Subsystem
This subsystem applies only to the 34465A and 34470A.
Command Summary
FORMat:BORDer {NORMal|SWAPped}
FORMat:BORDer?
Used for binary block transfers only
. Selects the byte order for binary block transfers using
,
and
Parameter
Typical
Return
{NORMal|SWAPped} (see bullet points below). Default: NORM.
NORM
Select the swapped byte order:
FORMat:BORDer SWAP
l
Applies only to the 34465A and 34470A.
l
In the
NORMal
byte order (default) the most-significant byte (MSB) of each data point is assumed first.
l
In the
SWAPped
byte order the least-significant byte (LSB) of each data point is assumed first. Most
PCs use the "swapped" byte order.
l
The byte order setting is stored in
memory and does not change when power has been
off. The default value is restored after a Factory Reset (
), or after an Instrument Preset
(
).
FORMat[:DATA] {ASCii|REAL} [, <
length
>]
FORMat[:DATA]?
Specifies the data format to be either ASCII or REAL. Affects the data format of the
,
and
commands only.
Parameter
Typical Return
<
length
> ASCii: "9" or REAL: "64"
ASC,9
Specify the 64-bit REAL data format:
FORM:DATA REAL,64
or
FORM:DATA REAL
Keysight True
volt
Series Operating and Service Guide
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SCPI Programming Reference
